Ignite is sort of some kind of cousin of Pecha Kecha. Like most distant kindof-relatives, we don’t really know each other at all, and we tend to have awkward first meetings over bad Potato Salad at events we both go to.
Pecha Kechu: “Hey, you’re uhh. The fire people right?”
Ignite: “Oh hey, you’re that ummm. I’m so Sorry. I really don’t place you. My fault.”
Pecha Kechu: “We’re Pecha Kecha, the original lightning presentation group.”
Ignite: “Yeah, hey! Keen.” *awkward half-hug* Good to see you. How are things?”
Pecha Kechu: “You know, collecting slides, getting presenters. The usual. We’re on June 13th.”
Ignite: “Here in Philly? Nice! Nice meeting you.” *awkward silence* “I’m going to get some cake! Txt me sometime.”
So, if you have a short attention span, and need a quick fix, Pecha Kechu #2, is on June 13 (7:30) at Studio 34 at 4522 Baltimore Avenue in West Philly (SEPTA’s Route 34). It’s a $5 suggested donation. And tell ‘em Ignite Philly sent you.
By geoffd | Published:
May 2, 2009
Because, frankly, I’m cramming in slide work for Ignite Philly during my lunch at work (while messing with GCC endian issues) I don’t have time to generate proper content for the site. Which is sad, because I think I write half decent copy. However, since Ignite is a crowdsourced event in a large part, why not do the blog the same way?
This post is an open thread. That is to say (for the non geeks) there isn’t much of a topic here, and it’s an invitation to give us feedback by leaving whatever comments you want in the comment section. Like what we’re doing? Have any questions about tomrrow night? Or suggestions on what we can (or could have) done better? We’d love to hear it, so leave a comment for us, we promise to read them all.
Also, if you want to work the door at the show, or otherwise chip in and give a hand setting up, please leave us a comment. Also Also, we could use a VGA to RCA converter box, so if you have one you can lend us, please let us know in the comments. Also, Also, Also, Don’t forget tonight is Mashable Mixer + IndyHall Celebration at 8pm @ Cav’s Riverdeck, in case one night of geekery isn’t enough for you….
Every day, when I walk down the street or get on the subway, I’m accosted by pirates asking me “Hey Far, where do I watch videos from the previous Ignite?”
I do indeed know such things. And although they are pirates, I am more than willing to share, especally when I’m sharing videos from Ignite Philly #1 and Ignite Philly #2.
Ignite is about 5 days away and we are in the final madness of getting speakers locked down, locked in, and getting their slides in order. One part of the fun of doing a just-in-time event like this is the last minute changeout, changeover, and plan changes. The Ignite Philly Crew, of course, is agile as a cat, and we’re mastered the art of getting awesome things done on a shoestring.
So, even though I won’t Promise anything, I will post the speakers list so far, with the disclaimer that this is subject to change, right up to the second the speaker walks onto the stage….
Speakers List! (Disclaimer: If they didn’t give a title for their talk, I made one up, so be warned)
- “Something juicy between two buns” (Jeff Vogel and Ben Kessler of Unbreaded)
- “Getting Happier and happier.com” (Andrew Rosenthal of Happier)
- “Who are these Viddler Guys anyway?” (Rob Sandie, co-founder of Viddler)
- “The Rest is Noise: Intelligent Machines Will Transform The Music Industry” (Dr. Greg Wilder, CTO & Co-Founder of Orpheus)
- “Pictures of every single block” (Andrea K. Gingerich & Bob Cocozza of Philadelphia Grid Project)
- “Smarter Power is better power” (Jonathan Adams & Jen Doebler)
- “Beer. And Beer. And more Beer” (Johnny Bilotta & Dave Martorana of Two Guys on Beer)
- “You got your studio in my lab!” (Jenny Sabin & Peter Lloyd Jones LabStudio at Penn)
- “DIY instructions for a tool library” (Michael Froehlich of West Philly Tool Library)
- “The original Tubes” (Molly Wright Steenson of Girl Wonder fame)
- “Social Venture Ecosystems” (Jacob Gray of Good Company Ventures)
- “We want Braveheart, not Renfest” (Chris Jurney of Relic Games)
- “Move to Philly” (Kendra Gaeta of Move to Philly)
- “Future Weather: The Future of Independent Film” (Jenny Deller, Director of Future Weather)
- “Girls Rock Philly” (Beth Warshaw-Duncan of Girls Rock Philly)
- “Better than strings and brass” (Rebecca Fiebrink of the Princeton Laptop Orchestra)
- “How to Rock Karaoke” (Tony Bacigalupo of New Work City)
- “4-D Computing” (Joe Raimondo)
If you have links to these folks, their projects, or related info, feel free to drop a comment! I’ll linkify and update info the speakers and their orgnizations based on feedback.
By admin | Published:
April 14, 2009
Ignite Philly is coming back for Round 3! We’ve got a great crew of artists, scientists, entertainers and world changers lined up to blow your mind on Saturday May 2nd. We’re starting an hour later this time around, but the venue is the same — our faithful friends at Johnny Brenda’s will play host once again.
Mark your calendars and tell your friends, this is a night not to miss!
Ignite Philly 3
Saturday May 2, 2009
Doors open at 7pm
Presentations start at 8pm
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 N. Frankford Ave [map]
Philadelphia, PA 19125
215-739-9684
